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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
PauIdino County Reservoir Ao.In.

COLUMBUS, O., June 15.-Information
was received by the Board of Public
Works to-day that the coffer-dam erected
to shut of the water while repairs were
being made on the main dam of the Pauld-
ing County reservoir, recently destroyed,
has been blown up with dynamite. Pres
ldent Flickinger, OF the Board Of Public
Works, telegraphed the superintend.
ent at st. Mary's to protect the
property at all hazards, and to put guard
OF one hundred men with guns over it Il
necessary. From information in posses.
sion OF the board it seems that a series Of
raids is to be made upon the Miami and
Erie canal the intention being to destroy
the locks, etc., with a view to compelling
the State to abandon the Paulding County
reservoir.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Tornado in Dakota,

GRAND FORKS, DAK., June 16.-This af.
ternoon this city and vicinity was visited
by the most destructive storm ever known
here. Telegraph wires are all down and
complete reports are hard to secure. Two
persons were killed and a number wound
ed. About seventy-two buildings were
leveled. The North Dakota University was
almost totally demolished, causing damage
to the extentof S12, 900. The Catholic church
was completely ruined and the Congrega-
tional church considerably damaged.
About three hundred buildings were dam
aged to more or less extent. An incom-
ing Manitoba train, containing smoking
car and first-class coach, was blown of
the track and down an embankment, roll
ing over two or three times. A number Of
the passengers were injured. The force
OF the wind was so strong that heavy
building belonging to the Austin Powder
Company was blown fully half mile.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
LAKE MICHIGAN DISASTER.
Steamer Champlain Destroyed by
Flames.
Mere Than Twenty Psrsons Meet sud-
Zen and Hsrrfsas Dsswh-An Explodins
! Lamp Believed 20 Bs th. Cause.

CHARLEvorx, Mich, June 1S-The steam.
or Champlain, Of the Northern Michigan
line, bound for Cheboygan, from Chicago,
burned at midnight between Norwood and
Charlevoix, at the mouth Of the Grand
Traverse Bay. The boat was running ten
miles an hour, when flames suddenly shot
up from beneath the engine, driving the
engineer from his post with his clothes
on fire. He ran to the hurricane deck,
plunged into tank and then returned
to his work, but was too late to stop
his engine or connect the hose. The
alarm was given, the sleeping passengers
aroused, and when life-preservers had
been fastened on all, they gathered on the
forward deck. Two life-boats and life
RATS were lowered, but the steamer was
running 80 fast that they got away. In
ten minutes from the time the boat caught
fire the passengers, who had secured life
preservers, were all compelled to jump into
the lake. There were fifty-seven persons
on board, including the crew. The lost
are as follows: Ella Cooper Smith, Robert
Wilkes and Geo. w. Risley,
of Charlevoix; Mrs. NJ. Kehoe. r.
M. KcKeel, Steward Beams two chill
dren, aged three and five, of Chicago; Cap
tain Lucas, of Petoskey; Henry Brennan,
the clerk, and q fireman and second
cook and cabin boy, Of Chicago; Mr.. Rus
sell, of the jackson (Mich.) Corset Com
pany, gentleman and boy from Milwau-
kee, bound for Mackinac; one waiter and
four Indian deck hands; lady and daugh-
ter from Frankfort, names unknown.
The saved are John McCaffery, engi-
neer, badly burned; Mabel Kehoe,
Mrs. Jack ingalls,, Martin Bow, stew
ard, and wife; Henry Bow, porter; Ira
Bishop, mate; Stephen Withers, Cross
Village, James Bellgar, Liverpool, James
Mckay, watchman, Canada; Captain E.
Casey; Antoine Sparrow, fireman; Fred
Wrisley, Miss Wilson, Mary Wakefield,
Charlevoix; George w. Miller, Mrs Har-
rison, Bedford; W. A. Albright, OF Sher.
win Williams Co., Chicago. The bodies of
Mrs. Smith, Captain Lucas, of Petoskey, the
two Bow children, r. NJ McKeel, Charlie
yoix, and five other bodies which have not
been identified, have been recovered. Those
saved fonted an hour and half, when
they were rescued by a yawl and fishboats
from the shore. Several of those saved
were badly burned. There are seven not
accounted for, the above list Of lost COM
prising only those known to have persisted.
The boat burned to the hull, and has been
towed here. It is impossible now to tell
the cause OF the fire, but it is thought it
may have been caused by a lamp explod.
ing. Seven bodies have already been re-
The Champlain was valued at
about $4,000,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
THE BIG BALLOON.
It Finally Gets on From st. Louis-Passe,
Over Detroit. .s

1t Finally Gets on From st. Louis-Passes
Over Detroit. s
ST. LOUIS, June 17.-The World and Post.
Dispatch balloon was cut loose at 4 :26 p. m.
to-day at Sportsman Park, and after
skimming just over the roofs of the very
small houses in the vicinity, made dip
for the earth and then a caper for a
grove of tall trees, but two bags
OF ballast being hastily sprinkled out, the
monster lunged into the upper space and
in few minutes appeared as
resplendent speck among the feecy
clouds, racing toward the east. In the
car are four men-A. E. Moore, aaronaut;
Prot. JIG. Doughty, photographer; Edward
Duffy, World correspondent; Prof H.
Allen Hazen, of the Signal Service
Bureau. Prof. Hazen says the current of
air to an altitude of one thousand feet is
northeast, and at five thousand feet it is
almost directly east. 1t is within the
power of the eronaut to ascend or de-
scend to these currents as he desires, and
thereby choose his course. rty.
DETROIT, MICH, Juno 1S-A large bal
loon that started from st. Louis last even
ing at 4:N o'clock passed over this city at
one O'Clock this morning, and when last
seen was proceeding west, northwest.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
n Was Am . Iok..

MACON, Ga, June 16.-Banks Hill and G.
D. Little, young men belonging to the best
families in the city, went outside the city
limits to fight a duel yesterday afternoon.
Little knew that the pistols were not
loaded with bullets, but Hill took the mat
ter seriously, and bravely went through.
Two shots were fired, when Little fell,
and Hill wanted pistol to kill himself.
He was then told of the joke. On their re-
turn to the city, both men shook hands
and are now friends. .nI t.t
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Secretary Endicott EnJoined from Remov
ing Those Battle Flags,

Secretary EndIcott EnJoiped from Remov-
ing Those Battle Flags.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-At o'clock this
afternoon Ex-Secretary Boutwell, and Ex-
Congressman Shellabarger appeared be-
fore the District Supreme Court, repre-
senting the State of Ohio, and moved for
a rule to require the Secretary of War to
show cause why he should not be cnjoined
from placing out of his hands without au-
thority of law the battle flags captured by
Ohio troops and placed in his custody by
authority of law. This is the beginning
of the fight authorized by Governor For
aker's telegram of last night, and is the
political sensation of the day here.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
A Jealous CathoIic,s Reward.

GREEN BAY, Wis, June III. H. NJ.
Wigman, of this city, has been made a
knight Of the Order Of st. Gregory the
Great, for his zeal and service to the
church. The breve conveying the title is
q large piece of parchment written in
Latin, sealed with the Pope's seal, and
signed by Cardinal Ledochowski. The
emblem of the Order is golden octagonal
cross, with the upper part-red, and bear
ing in red field the figure of Pope Greg
ory the Great. This is worn with a red
silk ribbon, fringed with gold, upon the
left breast.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
King kaIakaua,s Throne in Dancer.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16.-News from
Honolulu, brought here by the steamer
Australia, shows that the Government
there has been searching for and de-
tanning arms on the ground of public
safety. 1t is claimed that the peo.
pie have become exasperated at the
Kings action in fortifying the palace
walls and taking in supplies OF ammuni-
ton there, and that the American and
British residents have appealed to their
respective Governments for protection,
and asked that man-of-war be sent to
Honolulu. 1t was even rumored that q
revolution has begun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Gambling Tools Incinsrated.

ATLANTA, GA, June Is. Yesterday morn.
ing remarkable sight was witnessed at
the intersection of three Of the principal
streets OF Atlanta. Six wagon loads Of
gambling outfit was reduced to ashes. An
immense crowd witnessed the burning,
Ever since Atlanta went dry an extraor-
dinary effort has been made by the polics
authorities to suppress gaming in every
form. During the past eighteen months
the police have raided many gambling
establishments, and captured a large
quantity of the paraphernalia usually
found in gaming establishments.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Perfec ctionists Exps,,ed.

CINCINNATI, June 19.-The so-called Per-
fectionists, fanatical sect, mostly within
the Walnut Hills Methodist Church, have
all been expelled upon charges. One
woman OF the sect was worshiped as God,
her sister as Christ, and they taught that
the church as at present constituted was
The Babylon Of the Bible, that Jesus was
the son of Joseph, etc.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Deadly as Yellow lack.

NoGALEs, ARIz., June 16.-Parties arriy.
ing from Guaymas report an epidemic Of
fever at that place and also at other points
along the coast. The disease is called
''sardima fever" and is said to be some-
what similar to yellow fever. One man
who came yesterday says no noted as many
rs twelve funerals in one day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Females Fiqht a pueI WIth Razor,.

COLUMBUS, s. G., June ia duel with
razors occurred near Woodruff, S. c., yes.
terday. The principals were two dusky
amazons and the cause was mutual
sweetheart whose entire affections were
claimed by both. The women fought until
they succumbed from exhaustion caused
by loss of blood. Both received severe and
perhaps fatal wounds. They fought with
keen razors which were skillfully manipu-
lated
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Tho juns What Ds.I.

CHICAGO, June 15.-The failure of Ker.
shaw q Co. to meet their margins led to
iurther decentralization OF the Chicago
June wheat deal, and ten suspensions re-
suited. Rosenfeld u 20. have sued vii.
SHIRE Eckert Il Co., Of Cincinnati, for
si'ooo'ooo The New York market was
evenly sustained, Armour entered ct
chicago rs purchaser OF wheat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
A State With Two Governors.

CITY OF MEXICO, VIA GALVESTON, June II.
The situation in Chihuahua, where there
are two rival Governors and State Legis-
latures, excites interest here, but it is not
believed that the Federal Government will
actively Interfere to preserve the peace.
IL ls said in Government circles that the
matter will be settled according to due
process OF law and without resort to arms.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Blaine in Enuland.

LONDON, June 16--Mr. James. G. Blaine
and family arrived at Southampton to-day.
Mr.. Blaine was met at the dock by large
number OF Americans, prominent among
whom was Mr.. George H. Pendleton,
United States Minister to Germany, and
escorted to his hotel. He will probably
remain few days at Southampton before
to London. All of MIR. Blaine's
family are we'll.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
.Panic aia Circus

SEw LISBON, O., June ia panic was,
caused at circus performance by per-
forming elephant attacking clown. In
the excitement several ladies' and children
were hurt, and one of the lady equestriennes
was thrown from her horse and seriously
injured. ri rJ,+
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Prohibition in Little Rhodv:.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 16.-The House
to-day passed the bill to enforce the pro-
hibitory amendment-33 to 3O 1t was not
party vote, as many Democrats objected
to overriding the present act. which had
only few weeks trial. The new bill kills
the office of Chief of State Police, leaving
the enforcement of the law to local au-
thorlties 10
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Drowned in Time 10 Save Nj, insurance.

ERIE, Pa, June 16.-Hon. Samuel l.. Gill
son, one of the most prominent members
OF the Erie bar, was accidentally drowned
to-day while fishing. Mr. ellison was in
the act of casting the anchor when q lurch
OF the boat threw him out, and he was held
down by the anchor. He had $4,000 insur-
ance upon his life, $1,000 of which would
have expired in less than two hours after
the time of his death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
A jubilee Riof-

LONDON, June ia riot occurred dur
ing jubilee celebration ut Liverpool to-
day between party of Orangemen and "a
crowd of Socialists. Sticks and stones
were freely used, and many on both sides
received serious cuts and bruises. The
police dispersed the rioters and arrested
five of the leading participants.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Assassinaiad.

GREENvILLE, Miss, June l6.--News
reached here to-day that few days ago
while v. H. Tillery and his brother-in-
law Mr.. Griswold, were returning from
Floyd, the county-seat OF Aast Carroll Par
lsh' La, they were suddenly hred upon by
several parties In ambush. Iillery was
riddled with bullets and instantly killed.
Griswold escaped without injury. Vi
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
A BunqIinu Suicide.

SARATOGA, N, Y, June l7.-stephen
Washburn, of Wilton, near here, we'll
to-do farmer, aged seventy-tive years,
committed suicide last night by cutting
his throat from ear to ear. He failed to
sever the jugular vein, however, and he
went to shed, took halter strap, tied
one end around his throat and fastened
the other to beam. He strangled to
death.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
4 $780, ,oo0 Foraer CAUGHT.

TORONTO, ONT, June 19-James A. L.
Wilson, the Philadelphia forger, was ar
rested in this city last night. He has been
living here with his wife and family, un-
der an assumed name, for the past two
months. His defalcations are reported to
amount to $6O0,0OO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

Bishop Haven used to tell a story
about his friend DR.. Newhall. at one
time president of college at Newark,
Del. The doctor was at one time very
Ill, and for some days he thought him
self immortal and refused to take any
iood. The Bishop visited him and
tried to prevail upon him to take some
nourishment. mo, I do not want
any thing said he: II am immortal.
1 am in Heaven. This is Heaven"
linen pausing for moment and look
Ing at his visitor with a troubled air,
ne said; But Haven, how in. the
world did You get herep' h
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Soldiers Mon numsnt.

NEW HAVEN, CT, June 17.-The citizens
Of this city have erected monument one
hundred and ten feet high, upon "East
Rock" an elevation of four hundred and
i've feet above sea level, in commemora-
tion Of her heroes of the revolutionary
war, Mexican war, war OF 1919 and the
civil war, g
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Apsd Man Suicides.

ATLANTA, GA, June 16.-Jonathan Owen.
aged seventy, committed suicide by shoot
ing the top of his head off, He was in good
circumstances and had apparently been
enjoying his declining years. 1t is sup
posed that he suddenly became insane. i
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Welcomed to Boston.

BosroN, June l6.-Robert E. Lee Camp
No. l, Confederate Veterans of Richmond,
Va, arrived in Boston at nine o'clock this
morning. They are the guests of Post Is,
Grand Army of the Republic. Upon their
arrival in Boston a procession was formed
consisting Of the First Regiment Infantry,
the National Lanciers Post 2, G. A. R. and
Post Is, g. A. r. The boys in gray receive
ed an ovation throughout the entire line of
march, the enthusiasm Of their greeting
being extremely marked.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Earthuuaks at summerv,II..

CHARLEsroN, s. c., June ia special to
the Nems and Courier reports startling
shock OF earthquake at Summerville al
1Os7 this morning, accompanied by the
most prolonged roaring heard since Octo-
ber % OF last year. Charleston is quiet.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

KALAMAZOO, MICH, June IA heavy
storm of wind, rain and hail swept over
this valley this afternoon. Considerable
damage was done to buildings. Hail
stones as big ts walnuts fell, doing good
deal Of damage to celery and other crops.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Hidden Wealth lInaarthed

LA CROSSE, Wis, June 15.-There is much
exeltemant over the recent discoveries Of
iron ore in Buffalo County Every shaft
sunk shows rich deposits, and four COM
panies have been organized. The first one,
the Buffalo County Mining, has been in
corporated with capital stock of $1,000.
COO -'
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Rowan County Prisoner. pardonsd.

FRANKFORT, KY, June Is. Il Governor
Knott has pardoned DR.. II. s. Logan and
Morgan McClerg, who were indicted for
assassination in the Rowan County Court,
and held In Jail because persons willing to
go their bail were intimidated for doing
aO. 7'"o
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Aged Farmer Hanas Himself.

SHELBYvILLE, KY, June 49, = Herman
Rothschild, aged seventy-fve, wealthy
farmer residing near Southville, COM
mitted suicide by hanging himself in his
barn. He had been demented for some
time.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
AsaInst Commercial Union.

TORONTO, OSr., June 17.-After long
debate last night Q decision was arrived
ct that commercial union with the United
States would not be In the interest OF Cam
ada. The meeting was made up Of men,
bers closely identified with the manufao-
turing iaterests OF Canada.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Kentucky Union Labor par,v.

FRANKFORT, June l9.-The Union Labor
party OF Kentucky has put full ticket in
the held. A. h. Gargin, of Crittenden, is
the candidate for Governor. The conven-
tion was held at La Grange. s.t..a,,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Faveeable 10 Yellow Feyer.

Ksy WEsr, FLA, june l7-The wet
weather favors the spread Of yellow fever.
Thare were three uew cases yesterday,
but no deaths. A large number OF refu.
gees sailed for New York by the steamer
csrondslst last night.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Stage Coach Robbed.

ST. LOUIS, june 1a.-The Baldwin and
Manchester stage coach, running FRONT
Ballwin to Barrette, Mo-, containing fif.l
teen passengers, was stopped by masked
men and about $3.50 taken.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Sunday Law In 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, June 15.-Preparations are be.
ing made in this city for the putting into
enect OF the Sunday law, closing all so.
looms, beer gardens, billiard rooms, shoot
ing and bowling galleries, theaters and
base ball parks. A test case will be
made,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Dies After Fasting Ninety n,x,.

JACKSON, TENN, June 16.-Captain MUIR
Gibson, who has tasted ninety days, taking
neither food nor drink during that time,
died Yesterday
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
The Oueen AlavnaA.

LONDON, June l8-Queen Victoria 10
much alarmed by the alleged discovery OF
dynamite plot. The preparations for
think battle e @ occur on the occasion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
Genuine JubiIee 10 Than

LONDON, June l5.-Queen Victoria, in
commemoration of her jubilee, will grant
amnesty to all military and naval priso-
ners Of minor offenses,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
mormons Want Statehood.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, June 17.-Mormons to-
day issued call for constitutional con-
vention to meet in this city June 80. The
purpose OF the convention is to apply for
Statehood
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

NIAGARA FALLS, June lb---C. d. Graham
went through the rapids this evening, but
on the inside instead Of outside OF his bsr.
rel, - hs had sdvertised.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

iucnt to Revoke the Order. M
CoLuMBus, o., June 15.-The following
telegraphic correspondence took place this
afternoon.
H1LLsBoRo, o., June Is, 1887.
Hon. j. d. FORAKER, Governor: The old
soldiers o. Hillsboro hope you will not
give up any captured rebel flags in the
State House Mt Columbus. Intense feeling
here among the boys who wore the blue.
e. CARSON.
In answer to the above the Governor
sent the following telegram:
COLUMBUS, o., June Is, 1887.
e. CARSON, Hillsboro, Ohio: No rebel
flags will be surrendered while an Gov
erpor. j. b. FORAKER.
SrRINoriELD, o., June Is, 1887.
GOVERNOR j. B. FORAKER, Columbus: In
behalf of the thirty-seven thousand COM
radcs in this department, we respectfully
ask you to protest emphaticaly to the au-
thorities at Washington against the re-
turn of the rebel flags captured by tho
gallant sons Of Ohio.
ID. c. PUTNAM,
Department Commander.
JAS. E. STEWART,
Assistant Adjutant- General
IRA w. WALLACE,
A. q. M. General.
Upon the receipt of the foregoing,
Governor Foraker sent the following tele-
gram:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

The first omnibus in New York
commenced running In 1880. 1t had
tne word Omnibus" painted in large
letters on both sides. and was puzzle
70 most pedestrians, who pronounced
1t vaitously. The name was generally
supposed to be that Of the owner
Chicago Advance.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

= Husband -"Now, Mrs. B. 8 dress.
suppose, e what you would call
syMphonyr Wife-"Yes, Wagne-
Ran symphony" Husband" Why
,vagaerian" Wife-.'B Because its 20
loud "-Nsw Haven Nsv&
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25
CONFEDERATE FLAGS.
A Strong Protest Against Return
ing Them.

Governor Foraker, of Ohio, Asks the Pres
iticnt to Revoke the Order.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

COLUMBUS, o., June Is, 1887.
To Hrs ExcELLENcY GROVER CLEVELAND.
President of the United States, Washing
ton, ID. C.: have the honor to inform YOU
that have just received the following
telegram: Here is given the telegram
from Commander Putnam to the Gov.
ernor.1 In transmitting this message I
desire to comply with its request, and do
most earnestly protest against the action
to which it relates. The patriotic people
OF this State are shocked and indignant
beyond any thing l can express. l earn
estly request you to revoke the order that
has given such unqualified offense.
j. b. FORAKER, Governor of Ohio.
Tonight the following was sent to
Washington:
COLUMBUS, o., June 15 1887.
GENERAL II. v. BoYNToN, Washington,
ID. c.: Get the best legal advice, and II
action can be maintained, have appropri.
ate legal proceedings instituted to enjoin
the return of the rebel flags, especially
those captured by Ohio troops. If this
outrage must be committed it will at least
help us to endure it with greater patience
to know that all lawful means have been
used to prevent it. All expenses will be
provided.
j. b. Foraker, H. NJ. Neil,
Chas. G. Walcutt, p. w. Huntington,
w. j. Camniz, M. H. Neil,
Geo. X. Nash, John G. Brown,
David Lanning, e. d. Firestone,
w. j. Elliott, G. M. Peters, aa
w. Y. Miles, A. s. Bushnell.
After the above had been sent Governor
Foraker telegraphed as follows to General
Putnam: ..l .v. I.tt
ss. COLUMBUS, o., June Is, 1887
GENERAL D. g. PUTNAM, Department
Commander g. A. R., Springfield, O.: u
have your telegram and cheerfully com.
ply with its request, Notwithstanding
have already asked with others that suit
be brought to enjoin the surrender; that
being, in my judgment, the method most
likely to secure considerate attention.
j. B. FORAKsH.